Israeli Judo Team Secures Third Place at Hungary Grand Slam
Translated & summarized from Channel 9 by baba
Israeli judokas achieved third place at the Judo Grand Slam in Hungary, with gold medals from Raz Hershko and Yitzhak Aspiz, and a bronze from Keren Primo. The team finished behind Japan and Russia in the overall standings.
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- Israel ranked third at the Hungary Judo Grand Slam.
- Raz Hershko and Yitzhak Aspiz won gold medals.
- Keren Primo secured a bronze medal.
- Japan and Russia finished ahead of Israel in the standings.
Israeli judokas concluded their participation in the Judo Grand Slam tournament in Hungary, part of the International Judo Federation's World Tour. Raz Hershko, a prominent heavyweight competitor (over 78 kg), once again secured a gold medal. Her path to victory included defeating Sydney Andrews of New Zealand in the quarterfinals, Emma-Melis Aktas of Estonia in the semifinals, and Celia Cancan of France in the final match.
Another gold medal was claimed by 20-year-old Yitzhak Aspiz, competing in the lightweight category (under 60 kg). Keren Primo, 21, earned a bronze medal in the welterweight category (57-63 kg).
In the overall medal standings, Israel finished in third place, behind Japan and Russia. Japan's team won three gold, one silver, and three bronze medals. Russia secured three gold, two silver, and one bronze medal. Israel's achievement of two gold and one bronze medal placed them third overall.
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